J Korean Assoc Pediatr Surg.  2013 Dec;19(2):90-97. 10.13029/jkaps.2013.19.2.90.

Early Experiences of Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery in Pediatrics in a Single Center

• Song RY
• Jung K

• KMID: 1961499
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.13029/jkaps.2013.19.2.90

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgery has become popular in the past few decades, owing to less postoperative pain, fast recovery, and better cosmetic outcomes. The laparoscopic approach has been employed in pediatric surgery for the same reasons. After the first attempts of single incision laparoscopic appendectomy in pediatrics in 1998, single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) has recently been proven to be safe and feasible for the pediatric population. However, limitations have been reported for SILS, such as the wide learning curve, compared to standard laparoscopic surgery, and the restricted number of hospitals with surgical training programs including SILS. In this study, we intend to present our initial experiences with SILS in children, and to describe the technique, instruments used, and outcomes. This is a retrospective study of 71 pediatric patients who underwent SILS, at a tertiary medical center, between September, 2012 and August, 2013. Electronic medical records were reviewed for demographics, type of procedure, operation time, use of additional ports, conversion to open surgery, complications and hospital stay. Additional ports were inserted in 4 cases, for the purpose of traction. Postoperative complications were noted in 13 cases, which were mostly related to wound inflammation or formation of granulation tissue. According to our analyses, patients with complications had significantly longer use and more frequent use of pain killers. Notwithstanding the small sample size, many of the procedures performed in pediatric patients seem to be possible with SILS.

Keyword

Single-incision; Laparoscopy; Pediatric; Complications

MeSH Terms

Appendectomy
Child
Conversion to Open Surgery
Demography
Education
Electronic Health Records
Granulation Tissue
Humans
Inflammation
Laparoscopy*
Learning Curve
Length of Stay
Pain, Postoperative
Pediatrics*
Postoperative Complications
Retrospective Studies
Sample Size
Traction
Wounds and Injuries

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